1982–83 Fulham RLFC season

The 1982–83 Fulham RLFC season was the third in the club's history. They competed in the 1982–83 Second Division of the Rugby Football League. They also competed in the 1982–83 Challenge Cup and the 1982–83 League Cup. They gained their first piece of silverware, finishing the season as champions and were promoted to the top tier of professional rugby league in the UK.

1982–83 Fulham RLFC season
1982–83 RFL season Rank1st
Challenge CupSecond Round
1982–83 recordWins: 28; draws: 1; losses: 5
Points scoredFor: 699; against: 294
Team information
ChairmanErnie Clay
Player CoachReg Bowden
Captain
  • Reg Bowden
StadiumCraven Cottage
Avg. attendance3222
High attendance10,432 vs. Australia
Top scorers
TriesJohn Crossley - 27
GoalsSteve Diamond - 136
PointsSteve Diamond - 308
← 1981–82List of seasons1983–84 →

Second Division League Table

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ClubPWDLPFPAPts
1Fulham32271469929455
2Wakefield Trinity32252567238152
3Salford32240868636348
4Whitehaven32203946429843
5Bramley322011156036941
6Hunslet321751055344839
7Swinton321911254945439
8Cardiff321721357244436
9Keighley321551247042335
10York321501751645530
11Blackpool Borough321311838143327
12Huddersfield321311839752427
13Rochdale Hornets321051736146925
14Dewsbury32812332550717
15Batley32612530571913
16Huyton32602625068712
17Doncaster3221293077995
 Champions Play-offs Promoted Relegated

Players

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NameAppearancesTriesGoalsDrop GoalsPoints
Dave Allen32180054
Stephen Bayliss16130039
Harry Beverley341003
Reg Bowden3190027
Adrian Cambriani153009
John Crossley37270081
John Dalgreen2770021
Steve Diamond39121360308
Joe Doherty3150015
David Eckersley2961424
Francis Feighan11003
Chris Ganley112006
Tony Gourley381003
Martin Herdman273009
Sean Hoare2170021
Charlie Jones51003
Tony Kinsey3160119
Roy Lester130000
Hussein M’Barki37230069
Steve Mills570021
Carl Radbone91003
Peter Souto3070021
Neil Tuffs203009
John Wood2240012

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References

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  1. ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David (1983). ROTHMANS RUGBY LEAGUE YEARBOOK 1983-84. London: Queen Anne Press. ISBN 0356097293.
  2. ^ Gains & Losses
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